Wing Chun Gung Fu in Park Slope! Wing Chun (traditional Chinese: 詠春; pinyin: yǒng chūn; literally "spring chant"), also romanized as Ving Tsun or "Wing Tsun" (and sometimes substituted with the characters 永春 "eternal springtime") is a concept-based southern Chinese martial art and form of self-defense utilizing both striking and grappling while specializing in close-range combat. Instructional emphasis will be placed on Siu Lim Tao and the development of Energy, Distance, Timing, Movement, and S …

This is a group for anyone interested in Natural Martial Arts with focus on non-violent self defense that is also good for the body. This is for anyone with or without martial arts experience to come explore and learn. The teacher, Grand Master Lin, has had over 60+ years of experience in Chinese and Japanese martial including systems such as Sun-Ping, Tung-Pei, Shao-Lin, Chang-Chuan, Cha-Chuan, Pa-Chi, Jou-Chuan, Hsing-l, Pa Kua, Tai-Chi, Shuai-Chiao Chin-Na, Kuai-Chiao, Aikido, Jujutze, Judo, …

A social group for gay martial artists and those interested in martial arts. I started this group because there seems to be a gay club for just about every sport out there...except martial arts. As a practicing martial artist (Taekwondo) who regularly attends a dojang in midtown, it would be great to meet other LGBT martial artists. I'm not sure yet exactly what we'd do, but I'd like to gauge the interest, and we can go from there.

Kinding Sindaw (www.kindingsindaw.org) is a cultural performance troupe that has been in existence for over 20 years and is currently a resident artist group at La Mama E.T.C. Our mission is to educate and enlighten communities about the complex history and cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Through the use of an artistic medium, which preserves the cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples from these regions, we seek to explore universal issues of the value of oral history …

Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation: Art is Alive classes promote health and fitness through various genres of dance and aerobic classes. This is the perfect Cultural Arts Center where people can learn culture, gain skills , express themselves, meet new people, and get fit! For more info visit: http://www.asaseyaaent.org/

We are a group of Shaolin Kungfu and Qigong enthusiasts looking for spirited people to share this art with. We have have been studying under Shifu Guolin for years and are devoted to our practice. All are welcome, whether you come from martial arts, yoga, dance, sports or you are total beginner looking for a fun and effective fitness regimen. Kungfu - In this class we practice drills, stretches and forms typical of traditional Shaolin Kung fu training. This is a vigorous and complete workout. Yo …

Riverside Tai Chi offers On going classes in Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing-I Chuan, Ba Gua Zhang, Chi Kung, Push Hands, Sparring, Self Defense, and Weapons. Riverside Tai Chi is seeking students that are interested in excelling in the internal martial arts disciplines, and training in traditional methods of internal kung fu. Riverside Tai Chi develops champion level students. Train to be the best, and you will achieve your goal. Internal martial arts are fun, and rewarding but should retain their martial …

Hi Everyone! Thanks for coming to the Brooklyn Kickboxing, Boxing & Muay Thai Meetup Group home page. Our mission is to: Offer the public a complete Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program with a full range of various striking and grappling arts, combined with a comprehensive strength and conditioning regimen. Nurture and develop great self confidence through the mastery of self defense. Empower others with the desire, ability and knowledge to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a founda …

This will be a fun meetup with a serious purpose. Tai Chi is a simple and complex art that has wide ranging ramications. All meditators or those who would like to be are welcome to join. Those that wish to learn tai chi wull be able to to do so and we can also discuss our prior experience. We\ seek to connect Spirit with the ground whether that be individually or through group action. We will make sure that no one who comes will have wasted their time. We will be basing our practice on Hunyuan …

We are martial artist who have a common goal of staying in shape and honing our skills. We welcome everyone, beginners as well as advanced martial artist to join us to help us reach and surpass our goal.

American Karate-Do-Shotokai (AKDS) is an organization committed to practicing and teaching Karate-do as taught by Master Mitsusuke Harada. The style is open to anyone with a genuine interest in learning karate, regardless of age, sex, physical abilities or previous martial arts experience. Karate just trains you to defend yourself using your own body movement. It is fun to learn, and regular training improves your fitness and flexibility as well as your concentration and dexterity. AKDS is an of …

Learn this practical and modern style of Martial art, based on an ancient Japanese art, but adapted to respond to twenty first century circumstances. With time and discipline, anyone can learn this art of self defense that allows you to use an attacker's energy against them. We focus on atemi (punching/kicking), body throws, foot sweeps, joint locks & pins. New students are eased into the art with personal attention and patience. Advanced students are trained to deal with increasingly realisti …

Meet others interested in Tai Chi practice. We practice the original Chen Tai Ji Quan as taught by our  teacher Master Yu Guo Shun. Master Yu is originally from China and is a disciple of Ma Hong since 1989. He teaches forms, push hands and real martial applications and sword and dao forms! Master Yu also teaches the old and new forms. Get ready for a great  and challenging workout! Our forms features low stances, lots of whole body coiling, jump kicks and fast strikes, with fists, elbows and sh …

After almost 20 years in formal martial arts training, I still don't know how I'd fare in real life. There are always rules and limits. I'd like to lose my reflexive fear response to an attack at close range, I'd like to learn to react to whatever my attacker brings. I'm inviting trained martial artists, specifically experienced students of traditional arts, to meet for medium contact, street rules 'sparring'. Prospect Park, this summer, let's make it real.

Silat is a southeast asian martial art system with weapon and empty hand methods. Movement for both aspects stem form the same movements. The system is completely distinct from MMA and other known systems. Since it relies on positioning and leverage people of any size can use it to defend themselves.

Meet and practice friendly Tai Chi Chuan and explore related Yin Yang philosophy as on calendar: Tai Chi Form, Basic Push Hands (Tui Shou), Push Hands Meetup, Pana Practice (Qigong fusion), Noten Meditation and periodic workshops. We strive to cultivate a friendly and fun atmosphere, and many events are conducted in an informal setting. Any internal or external mind-body style / martial art is welcome, including beginners. For Tai Chi Form and Pana Practice (Qigong Fusion) an instructor will be …

New York Yoga Club is part of a national Yoga club that was created to offer people of all levels cost effective forms of healthy practices (yoga, tai chi etc) with local quality instructors in natural outdoor settings. We want you to come out & create community through YOGA around NYC.  It is through community that we feel connected, inspired and supported. "When you break up the individuals from a community into individual units, they become disempowered because it's the collective consciousne …

Meet other people interested in the living tradition of Classical and Historical Fencing. It is the only Western Martial Art! Open to all levels and experiences. In New York, we are affiliated with the Martinez Academy of Arms. The Academy is a unique school that preserves the tradition of fencing as the study of the sword in its realistic application in personal combat. The structure of the school is based on that of the fencing academies of the past. Each student is taught on an individual …

This Meetup Group is meant to serve as an introduction to Kanreikai Karate. Kanreikai Karate is a full contact style, but classes are structured so that students of all levels and abilities are able to train safely. Whatever one’s initial level of fitness or previous experience, the training will enable one to gain strength, speed, flexibility and stamina. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students are taught karate basics and forms as well as the elements of fighting : combinations …

Qi gong or Qigong[1] or Chi kung[2] (气功 or prana force) is the philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical activity and awareness for mental, spiritual and corporeal health, as well as the development of human potential.[3] It includes certain forms of martial arts[4] and the spiritual awakening to one's true nature.[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong Anyone Can: It doesn't matter if your are young, old, healthy or ill, Qigong is for everyone. Qigong is ideal for reducing stress, …

Welcome to the SHAMBALLAH TRIBAL COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK! We are part of the Shamballah Community International, a world-wide group with the goal of creating a healthy, self-sustainable, emotionally balanced, peaceful world. Our members include people of all ages, nationalities, professions, and cultures. The diversity of our members makes our Tribe rich and fruitful. We are interested in: * Healing & Energy works * JIKIDEN REIKI * Channeling * Martial Arts * Drawing and Painting * Pe …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

This Is The Official Meetup Page of Combat Tactics Group. This is for individuals that want to gain the knowledge of military combat from Combat Tactics Group. In signing up, you are agreeing that you want to be assault proof in the highest degrees of crime. By attending our workshops, private lessons, and seminars, you will be learning quick, efficient, and instantaneous tactics in ending fights within 30 seconds or less; easily handling anyone. The material in these workshops can be utilized b …

The thing with NYC, as most wrestling fans know, is that NYC is the wrestling capital of the world. You wont find fans that are as rowdy and truthful as us New Yorkers when it comes to wrestling. If we like or hate it we WILL let it be known. So its unfair that we don't have a public place to watch PPV shows with fellow fans. That's why I started this Meetup group back in January 2011. To not onlyconnect with wrestling fans from all parts of NYC. But to also help look for local bars and clubs th …

Welcome to the Brooklyn Wrestling and Brazilian Jiujitsu Meetup Group! This group is for anyone that wants to learn the sports of Wrestling and/or Brazilian Jiujitsu. Check out our website for more info: www.c1mma.com

METRO WRESTLING is New York City's accessible, gay-friendly freestyle wrestling club for adults. METRO practices occur in Manhattan every Sunday 2-5 pm at The Gay Community Center - 208 West 13th Street Room 412. (visit www.metrowrestling.org for any schedule changes). Cost per practice: $10.

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

Moving to NYC is awesome! There's so much stuff to do, but it's also way to easy to fall into a pattern. This group is for anybody interested in rediscovering that spark that brought them to NYC in the first place. Join this group and we'll do some tourist activities, explore the park, see the best comedy shows in the city, take art, dance and martial arts classes together, and generally have a good time! Because that's what it's really about isn't it? Let's make NYC fun again!